Stroke Risks Among Younger Persons Increasing

According to a new study, younger persons are at an increasingly higher risk of suffering a stroke.

The research was recently conducted by researchers at the Loyola University Medical Center, and the findings have been reported in the American Academy of Neurology. According to the study, approximately 15% of the most common types of strokes in the United States now occur in young adults. Even more worrying is the fact that many young people who were not considered a high-risk category for strokes earlier are now showing risk factors for such strokes.

Approximately 85% of all strokes reported in the United States every year are ischemic strokes, caused by a block of blood flow to the brain. The number of young people who now show risk factors for ischemic strokes has increased, including diabetes, obesity, hypertension or high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels. In addition, younger persons often times engage in unhealthy activities such as smoking, which can also increase the risk.

The physical impact of stroke can be devastating. But the financial costs are frequently just as challenging, especially when they affect a younger person. This is partly the result of young workers being in their prime earning years, and also because they are more likely to have dependents who rely on them for necessary living expenses.

Regardless of their age, if you have a loved one that is unable to work due to a medical condition, contact our office today at (404) 255-9838. We can help them take the next best step to receiving social security disability benefits.